6.28.2012

Accessorizing a room is the last thing I do when I'm finishing up a project. Sometimes it's fairly easy..I almost instantly know what types of pieces are needed. But there are many times, where it takes me a little time to figure out what will look best.

6.26.2012

Hi Everyone! As you know I am working on designing a black and white bedroom and am so excited.

We selected the white dresser and I found a gorgeous pink, orange and white abstract painting from HomeGoods to go above it. It is going to be so dramatic hanging on black walls.. Can't wait to show you when we starting moving along.

6.25.2012

I am helping a friend update her sunroom and adjoining family room. She is a great client in the sense that she knows exactly what she likes--natural and neutral decor--a very clean look.

So, we are incorporating a beautiful neutral palette of tans, creams, etc. We've selected beautiful linen drapes which will hang over bamboo shades; a very textured rug and a large chaise for reading. Oh, and a killer lamp I snagged off OneKings Lane!

In the meantime, here are some inspiration photos that are all so pretty!

Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday! I finally found an affordable (aka under $300) deck chair! I searched high and low this weekend. I could not find a black wicker chair with a white cushion under $300 to save my life! So, I am compromising and found a beautiful light gray wicker chair which matches my deck boards.

I bought two here. What do you think? Need your opinion and if you know of an affordable black wicker modern chair with white cushion...PLEASE SHARE!

This awesome new "button" you simply add to your bookmarks list and voila, anytime you see a picture on the Web you love, you can click on your "CHIP IT" button and it will instantly tell you a Sherwin Williams paint color palette for that photo!! WHY HIRE ME?? haha just kidding.

6.19.2012

For all you DIY people, I envy you. I really do. I am limited in my DIY capabilities.

So, as I am designing a budget-friendly master bedroom for a super cool client, I came across O'verlays , a website that sells gorgeous overlays for furniture, and specifically IKEA furniture. (They also do custom work too!) The overlays are pre-cut, precisely measured and can be painted. (I can handle that). I feel I am giving away a TRUE resource here so I hope you like! :)

For example, I love the IKEA Malm dresser (comes in a 3 drawer and 6 drawer). It's clean lines and slick look can go in just about any space. Now, if you add on one of O'verlays products specifically cut for the Malm, it will instantly transform this piece into something unique and frankly.. fabulous.

(PS-Client MB....if you are reading, yes, this is part of your plan!)

Here are a few examples from the O'verlay site.

What do you think????

If you buy, tell them Jennifer sent you from JWS Interiors/Affordable Luxury!

6.15.2012

Once again I find myself writing about and finding inspiration in all things white. I'm currently working on a black and white master bedroom and am coming across some fun accessory finds that are very affordable and will help complete the room.

6.13.2012

Happy Wednesday everyone! What a week.. I'm thankfully swamped with decorating a sunroom & family room, a new design for a master bedroom and helping a few other great clients update their spaces.

The family room project I've been working on for months will soon come to an end as the last pieces arrive. I am very anxious to help finish the room with accessories and yes, get pics as it is one of my all-time favorite spaces to design thus far.

My most exciting news though is that the twin little girls' bedrooms I recently completed will be featured this fall (so long as everything goes well!) in a design magazine :)

6.11.2012

As you know, we recently built a deck and I've been researching the heck out of finding affordable chairs and a table that fit the look I'm going for--basically clean, modern, white and black.

So, after literally hours of research, below is what I selected for the table, chairs and umbrella. It was so hard to find a longer table (at least 70" long) that was modern with a hole in the center! So I found a table I loved, but have to go without the umbrella in the middle. I ended up ordering two umbrellas..one that tilts and one that is free-standing (see Z Gallerie one below) that will sit between chaise lounges (that I haven't bought yet).